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  • Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21’s ready for final

    Oct 27, 17 • 4975 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21’s ready for final

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 team will be in full force for final of the SA Rugby Provincial Under-21 Provincial Championship on Saturday in Durban, where they face DHL Western Province at 13h00. The bench has been bolstered by the inclusion of Johan...

  • Pivac commits his future to the Scarlets

    Oct 27, 17 • 2032 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Pivac commits his future to the Scarlets

    Scarlets can today confirm that Head Coach Wayne Pivac has committed his future to the region. Pivac joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2014-15 season taking over the title role following Simon Easterby’s departure from the region. The New Zealander...

  • All set for ‘biggest ever’ Gold Cup Final

    Oct 27, 17 • 2558 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on All set for ‘biggest ever’ Gold Cup Final

    All club rugby roads lead to the Phillip Herbstein Field in Constantia, Cape Town on Saturday for what promises to be the “biggest ever” Gold Cup Final to crown South Africa’s champion non-university club. DirectAxis False Bay, the 2016 finalists, will...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE THE BARBARIANS IN SYDNEY

    Oct 27, 17 • 2157 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE THE BARBARIANS IN SYDNEY

    Qantas Wallabies team to play the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 28 October, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (NSW Waratahs) 2. Jordan Uelese (Melbourne Rebels) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (vc) (Brumbies) 4. Kane Douglas (Queensland Reds) 5....

  • TJ all the way – Perenara signs four-year deal

    Oct 27, 17 • 2090 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on TJ all the way – Perenara signs four-year deal

    Another leading All Black is committing long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) – with halfback TJ Perenara re-signing with New Zealand Rugby through until 2021. The 25-year-old’s new four-year contract with NZR will also keep him in Wellington and...

  • DHL WP U21 shuffle pack for final

    Oct 26, 17 • 5667 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP U21 shuffle pack for final

    DHL Western Province U21 have made three changes to their forward pack for their final clash against Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 in Durban on Saturday. Following their dramatic semifinal win against Xerox Golden Lions U21 in Johannesburg last week, DHL Western...

  • DHL WP change five for Currie Cup Final

    Oct 26, 17 • 4255 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP change five for Currie Cup Final

    There are five changes to the DHL Western Province starting line-up for the Currie Cup Final against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. DHL Western Province Head Coach John Dobson has made three changes to the backline and two to the forward pack for...

  • A Currie Cup Final fact-file of matches between the Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province

    Oct 26, 17 • 4312 Views • General News • • Comments Off on A Currie Cup Final fact-file of matches between the Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province

    Cell C Sharks v DHL Western Province Currie Cup Final Fact File The Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province have met in seven Currie Cup Finals since 1984 with the KwaZulu-Natalians winning three of those encounters and the Capetonians four. The Cell C Sharks...

  • Currie Cup to reach epic conclusion in Durban

    Oct 26, 17 • 3324 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup to reach epic conclusion in Durban

    The Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – will reach an epic conclusion at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday when the Cell C Sharks host DHL Western Province in their seventh Currie Cup Final since 1984. The clash...

  • Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 team

    Oct 26, 17 • 8599 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 team

    The Xerox Golden Lions under 19 side will defend their provincial title in Durban on Saturday against the Free State Cheetahs.  The Lions under 19 side won the title against Western Province 60-19 last year. Consistency has been perhaps the Cubs’ biggest...

  • Munster Named for Connacht

    Oct 26, 17 • 1977 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Munster Named for Connacht

    Rassie Erasmus has named his side to face Connacht at the Sportsground on Friday night (7.35pm) with three changes made to the side that defeated Racing 92 in the Champions Cup. In the front five John Ryan and Mark Flanagan are promoted from the bench this...

  • Southern Kings team announced to play Glasgow Warriors

    Oct 26, 17 • 2061 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to play Glasgow Warriors

    There were instant call-ups for recent signings Martin Du Toit and Mzamo Majola when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids earlier today named his squad to take on Glasgow Warriors in a GUINNESS PRO14 championship clash this weekend. Flyhalf Du Toit is...

  • Keane names starting XV for clash with Munster

    Oct 26, 17 • 2059 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Keane names starting XV for clash with Munster

    Connacht Head Coach Kieran Keane has named his starting XV for Friday night’s eagerly awaited interprovincial clash with Munster at the Sportsground (7.35pm). John Muldoon returns to captain the side with Kieran Marmion, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham,...

  • Dragons Team to face Ospreys

    Oct 26, 17 • 1833 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Dragons Team to face Ospreys

    Dragons head to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Friday 27th October (KO 19:35), to take on Ospreys in the second Welsh derby of the Guinness PRO14 season. Head Coach, Bernard Jackman has made six personnel and two positional changes to the side that secured...

  • Ospreys team to play the Dragons

    Oct 26, 17 • 1765 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Dragons

    The Ospreys team to play the Dragons at the Liberty Stadium on Friday 27th October 2017, KO 7.35pm, is as follows: 15 Sam Davies 14 Keelan Giles 13 Ashley Beck 12 Owen Watkin 11 Dan Evans 10 Dan Biggar 9 Tom Habberfield 1 Nicky Smith 2 Sam Parry 3 Dmitri...

  • Hastings and Horne set to make first Glasgow starts

    Oct 26, 17 • 2282 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Hastings and Horne set to make first Glasgow starts

    George Horne and Adam Hastings make their first starts for the Warriors as the Southern Kings come to Glasgow for the first time. A sold-out Scotstoun Stadium will witness the South African side playing their first game on Scottish soil and the game will be...

  • SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT TO PLAY AGAINST GLASOW WARRIORS

    Oct 26, 17 • 2298 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT TO PLAY AGAINST GLASOW WARRIORS

    There were instant call-ups for recent signings Martin Du Toit and Mzamo Majola when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids earlier today named his squad to take on Glasgow Warriors in a GUINNESSPRO14 championship clash this weekend. Flyhalf Du Toit is...

  • FOLAU CLAIMS THIRD JOHN EALES MEDAL AT RUGBY AUSTRALIA AWARDS, DALTON AND STANNARD CLAIM SEVENS HONOURS

    Oct 26, 17 • 1864 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on FOLAU CLAIMS THIRD JOHN EALES MEDAL AT RUGBY AUSTRALIA AWARDS, DALTON AND STANNARD CLAIM SEVENS HONOURS

    Israel Folau has won the John Eales Medal for an historic third time at the Rugby Australia Awards at Randwick Racecourse on Thursday evening. Folau became the first player to win the coveted prize for a third time in its 16 years, surpassing Michael Hooper,...

  • Springbok coach pleased with outcomes of assessment camp

    Oct 26, 17 • 1999 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springbok coach pleased with outcomes of assessment camp

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is very satisfied with the results of the Springbok medical and conditioning assessment camp which took place over a four-day period and was concluded in Cape Town on Thursday.  Eleven Springbok players attended the camp,...

  • Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Western Province – Team Release

    Oct 26, 17 • 5307 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Western Province – Team Release

    The Sharks Media Release CURRIE CUP FINAL Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Western Province Date : Saturday, 28 October 2017 Time : 16h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees : Egon Seconds, AJ Jacobs Television Match Official...

  • Middleton announces squad for Old Mutual Wealth Series

    Oct 26, 17 • 2039 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Middleton announces squad for Old Mutual Wealth Series

    Simon Middleton has announced a 28 player squad for the Old Mutual Wealth Series where England will face Canada in a three Test series in November. The Red Roses will take on Canada in opening game at Allianz Park on Friday 17th November, (K.O. 19:30, live...

  • EDDIE JONES NAMES WIDER ENGLAND SQUAD AHEAD OF FIRST TEST OF OLD MUTUAL WEALTH SERIES

    Oct 26, 17 • 2111 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on EDDIE JONES NAMES WIDER ENGLAND SQUAD AHEAD OF FIRST TEST OF OLD MUTUAL WEALTH SERIES

    Eddie Jones has named his England squad to begin their preparations for the opening match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Argentina. England will play Argentina on 11 November at Twickenham Stadium – kick off 3pm live on Sky Sports –...

  • Dragons secure young talent Leon Brown

    Oct 26, 17 • 1287 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Dragons secure young talent Leon Brown

    Home grown talent Leon Brown has committed his future to the Dragons by signing a long-term contract. This news comes the day after the 20-year old was named in the Wales Autumn International squad for the upcoming 2017 Under Armour series. “I didn’t look...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE THE BARBARIANS IN SYDNEY

    Oct 26, 17 • 2339 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE THE BARBARIANS IN SYDNEY

    Qantas Wallabies team to play the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 28 October, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (NSW Waratahs) 2. Jordan Uelese (Melbourne Rebels) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (vc) (Brumbies) 4. Rory Arnold (Brumbies) 5. Lukhan Tui...

  • TONEGATO AND PARRY TO MAKE RETURN FROM INJURY AT CENTRAL COAST 7S

    Oct 26, 17 • 1948 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on TONEGATO AND PARRY TO MAKE RETURN FROM INJURY AT CENTRAL COAST 7S

    Shannon Parry (c), Griffith University Sharni Williams (c), UNiversity of Canberra Vani Pelite, University of Adelaide Emma Tonegato, University of Adelaide Demi Hayes, Griffith University Charlotte Caslick, Bond University Alicia Quirk, University of New...